Tension Hell-again with Heligan
GHAAAAAAAaaaa! đż You know I said I had gotten to the armholes on Heligan? There was a helpful line in the pattern which said, “If row tension is correct, back will measure 25.5 cm from cast on edge…” I like notes like that in a pattern – they let you know if you’re on track…or […]
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Heavenly Heligan
I was going to tell you about my latest finished garment but it is currently waiting to be pressed and sewn up and is looking like a very uninspiring, messy, navy blue heap! Hmm – I guess that also means it’s not actually finished either đ Iâll leave the navy blue heap until I have […]
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String of Expletives
âString of Expletivesâ âŠDo my non UK readers know what it means? A String of Expletives is an outpouring of several very rude words and curses, one after another. That explains my recent knitting experiences perfectly. It also would make a great name for a knitting blog with the pun on âStringâ!! The Blanket Jacket […]
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I’ll Be Doing This Again!
So how did I get on with the Yak Shaving and the Different Lines Shawl??? First the Yak Shaving – We’ve had the furniture delivered and finally put the finishing touches to our Snug  – That Yak is now shaved!! A little den to read and knit and chat in with friends… Like it? From […]
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It Looked so Much Better in the Picture…
So remember I mentioned the cardigan thing I wasn’t sure about? I am now sure – it’s hideous. I snaffled up 14 balls of Rowan Silk Twist in the sales to make the Blankey Jacket from Rowan Silk Twist Classics. This pattern… From Blanket Jacket from his book… From Blanket Jacket I was a little surprised when […]
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Been Busy Yak Shaving
Ohhhh ! There has been so much going on around here and not much of it knitting đ The short and snappy list goes like this… Starting my new job – going really well, Thank you đ Stopping Ziggy falling in the pond (!) – once so far… Starting to get Kitty to come out […]
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Inspired Another Modern Quilt Wrap
My good friend Mel, was wowed by my Modern Quilt Wrap (Click that link for all the details and links to where you can find the pattern) This one…. From Modern Quilt Wrap So much so she wanted to make one just like it with Kidsilk Haze. Mel has learnt to knit since joining our […]
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Distracted by Cat Toys
I’ve had my attention diverted by cat toys. And string. Why on earth would cat toys be of interest to me when I don’t have a cat. Not since last year when Thug, and in February,  Mewsley succumbed to old age? Could it be that we have adopted new cats??!! I would like to introduce Ziggy and Kitty. From Kitty […]
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Scarf Envy
I am guilty of one of the seven deadly sins…Envy. Ever since I made Ben his Man-Scarf, I have been secretly coveting it… As I didn’t want to” endanger my mortal soul” I took steps to alleviate my envy. Did I steal Ben’s scarf and wear it in secret? Ummm, No. -that would be silly! I resolved […]
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Ben’s Evil Druid Hoodie
So what do I knit after declaring so loudly that I don’t like variegated yarn? Hmmmm….. Something in Rowan Colourscape maybe? A chunky variegated yarn? It wasn’t my fault! Ben made me do it! After the success of Ben’s Man scarf, I was keen to keep the momentum going and swathe Ben in more knitted loveliness. Ben was duly dragged  to […]
It looks lovely, and â„ïž seeing your 2009 self đ!
WOW!! It looks s beautiful. I took don't knit shawls because I never wear them. Yours would be beautiful as…
Absolutely GORGEOUS ! x
Well done Susan, it's fabulous đđ
Wow, love, love, love it. I am a shawl person and have a few favourites that I take on holiday…